20+ Grants, Fellowships, and Opportunities You Can’t Afford to Miss!

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BRICS Tries to Lead on Climate- But Can It Get Its Own House in Order?
The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—are pushing big climate initiatives at COP16, but internal divisions could weaken their impact.

1️⃣ Major climate finance proposals aim to unlock billions in funding.
2️⃣ Conflicting energy policies are making unity difficult.
🔹 Takeaway: BRICS has the power to lead, but without alignment, its influence may fade. 📖 Read more: Reuters

Impact Reports Matter. Are You Doing Them Right?
Social impact organizations are using reports to highlight achievements and drive change, but many fail to engage stakeholders effectively.

1️⃣ A strong report includes an executive summary, key impact metrics, and future goals.
2️⃣ Visuals and infographics boost engagement, making reports easier to digest and share.
🔹 Takeaway: A well-crafted impact report isn’t just a summary—it’s a tool to attract funding, build trust, and refine strategies.📖Read more: Clear Impact

Social Media for Impact Needs to Be Short and Sharp
Long posts and complex messaging don’t work anymore. Social impact organizations must adapt to concise, high-impact storytelling.

1️⃣ Short videos and bite-sized content are the most effective for capturing attention.
2️⃣ Formatting tricks like line breaks and bullet points improve readability and engagement.
🔹 Takeaway: If you can’t explain your impact in a few seconds, you’re losing your audience. 📖 Read more: Hootsuite

🚀 Action Signals – What You Can Do

💰 Apply for This: Global Environment Facility (GEF) grants support biodiversity conservation projects worldwide. Apply here
📢 Improve Your Impact Reporting: Use the CHEST Social Impact Reporting Template to refine how you present your work. Download here
📅 Join This Course: Learn how to craft concise, high-impact social media content for advocacy. Enroll here

📢One Thing You Need to Know This Week
Biodiversity loss is accelerating, but funding still flows to the same regions, leaving critical ecosystems unprotected. Read more: The Guardian 

THE OPPORTUNITIES DOCK
Your go-to for grants, fellowships, and investment opportunities- so you don’t waste time searching.

AI-Powered Inclusive Communication Challenge
Up to $100,000 | Eligibility: Researchers, startups, and organizations with expertise in AI, language processing, and assistive technologies | Deadline: April 14, 2025 | Link​

AWIU Global Micro-Grants
Up to $3,000 per project | Eligibility: Women-led, non-profit groups focusing on women's well-being, including education, healthcare | Deadline: March 15, 2025 | Link​

iCreate TEC Grant
Up to ₹2 lakhs | Eligibility: Indian innovators, students, and startups in the Idea-to-PoC stage | Deadline: July 1, 2025 | Link 

Mama Cash Feminist Resilience Fund
€5,000 to €50,000 per year | Eligibility: Groups promoting the rights of women, girls, trans, and intersex people | Deadline: March 31, 2025 | Link

Youth4Climate's Call for Solutions 2025
Up to $30,000 | Eligibility: Young individuals and youth-led organizations with innovative climate projects ready to be implemented or scaled | Link ​​

Play for Nature Third Call for Proposals
€5,000 | Eligibility: NGOs focusing on biodiversity conservation projects integrating sports as a tool for awareness | Deadline: March 31, 2025 | Link ​

Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund
Up to £20,000 for Research Catalyst Grant; up to £50,000 for Workshop Grant | Eligibility: Pairs of researchers (post-doctoral & above)-African universities or research institutions and the University of Cambridge | Deadline: 21st March 2025 | Link

Funding Available to Protect Environment, Improve Food Production, and Promote Public Health
$25,000 to $50,000 per year | Eligibility: NGOs, non-profits, and academic institutions in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Middle East | Deadline: June 15 | Link

Emirates Leadership Initiative Research Fellowship
Up to $75,000 stipend | Eligibility: Junior and mid-career scholars focusing on public policy issues in the UAE, Gulf and Arab world | Deadline: March 23, 2025 | Link 

UNICEF Venture Fund for FemTech Start-ups
Equity-free funding | Eligibility: Start-ups in emerging economies developing solutions to improve the health, wellness, and socio-economic participation of women and girls | Deadline: May 8, 2025 | Link

FELLOWSHIPS

Global Fellows in Courage (GFIC) 2025 Fellowship
$2,500 stipend plus grants up to $10,000 | Eligibility: Social entrepreneurs working in human rights and gender justice | Deadline: April 1, 2025 | Link

NCCR – On the Move Visiting Fellows Program
CHF 3,500/month stipend plus travel expenses | Eligibility: Postdocs, PhD students, and Master's holders in migration and mobility studies; scholars from low- and middle-income countries encouraged | Deadline: March 15, 2025 | Link 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Programme
International program on global citizenship, health, and climate | Eligibility: Individuals aged 18-25 with an interest in global justice | Deadline: April 1, 2025 | Link

Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2025
Fully funded participation in the One Young World Summit 2025 | Eligibility: Young leaders aged 18 to 30 working on projects related to mental well-being, social equity, or climate change adaptation | Deadline: May 1, 2025 | Link

Wild & Tamed Online Art Competition
$100 to $225 in cash prizes | Eligibility: Artists worldwide, 18 years and older | Deadline: March 31, 2025 | Link

YICCA Art Contest – International Competition for Artists
€3,000 for 1st prize; €1,000 for 2nd prize | Eligibility: Artists worldwide, professionals and non-professionals | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link ​

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THE JARGON DECODER
Decoding complex policy terms into plain English so you can focus on making an impact.

📌 Term: Social Impact Bonds (SIBs)→

It is a way to fund social programs using private investment. If the program succeeds, the government pays back the investors with interest. If it fails, investors lose their money.

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